Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2000-1209?

Affected: Insight Manager (Compaq) versions 7.0, 7.0-sp1; Insight Manager Xe (Compaq) versions 1.1, 1.21, 2.1, 2.1b, 2.1c, 2.2; Data Engine (Microsoft) versions 1.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2000-1209 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2000-1209 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2000-1209?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2000-1209?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2000-1209 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2000-1209

CriticalPublic exploit

Published Aug 12, 2002 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2000-1209 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Insight Manager (Compaq), Insight Manager Xe (Compaq), Data Engine (Microsoft) and 1 more product.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

87%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The "sa" account is installed with a default null password on (1) Microsoft SQL Server 2000, (2) SQL Server 7.0, and (3) Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, including third party packages that use these products such as (4) Tumbleweed Secure Mail (MMS) (5) Compaq Insight Manager, and (6) Visio 2000, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges, as exploited by worms such as Voyager Alpha Force and Spida.

Affected Products

10 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Insight ManagerCompaq	7.0, 7.0-sp1	n/a
Insight Manager XeCompaq	1.1, 1.21, 2.1, 2.1b, 2.1c, 2.2	n/a
Data EngineMicrosoft	1.0	n/a
MsdeMicrosoft	2000	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 12, 2002
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

11 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The "sa" account is installed with a default null password on (1) Microsoft SQL Server 2000, (2) SQL Server 7.0, and (3) Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, including third party packages that use these products such as (4) Tumbleweed Secure Mail (MMS) (5) Compaq Insight Manager, and (6) Visio 2000, which allows remote attackers…
Affected: Insight Manager (Compaq) versions 7.0, 7.0-sp1; Insight Manager Xe (Compaq) versions 1.1, 1.21, 2.1, 2.1b, 2.1c, 2.2; Data Engine (Microsoft) versions 1.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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